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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.44, 7,607.34 and 3,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.44, 7,607.34 and 3,154.44 is: 4,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.44 : 7,607.34 = 3,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.44/7,607.34 = 3,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.44x = 7,607.34 × 3,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.44x = 23,996,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,996,897.59/5,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.23

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